William Butler
PEARLAND,TX
Summary
My desire is to obtain a campus leadership position where I can make an impact in the lives of underserved children. I am servant leader who believes that all children deserve a quality education regardless of their socio-economic background. Scholars should be able to learn in a safe and orderly environment that is also conducive to growth. I believe that students should be nurtured to allow their minds to grow and achieve their full potential.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
Teacher Specialist
Houston ISD
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Campus safety administrator who worked with HISD police to initiate and maintain campus safety.
- Created and implemented classroom management strategies to improve student behavior
- Developed a schoolwide behavior program that reduced campus wide suspensions by 20%
- Created schoolwide activities to foster a positive school climate
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
- Built relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations and donors to increase program scope.
- Facilitated and led all campus/community activities with key stakeholders including alumni and non- profit organizations.
- Assisted the principal in increasing attendance and graduation rates.
- Building administrator who supervised all maintenance and cafeteria staff and responsible for after school and Saturday school activities.
- Supervised all UIL sports and extra-curricular activities.
- Coordinated with school administrators, faculty, and staff to develop and implement effective behavior management techniques
- Developed, monitored, and revised campuswide discipline policies and procedures
- Led student and faculty training sessions on behavior management strategies
- Collaborated with school counselors, psychologists, and social workers to identify and address behavioral issues
- Conducted classroom observations and meetings to assess student behavior
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to address behavioral issues
- Developed and maintained relationships with local community partners to support student behavior
- Facilitated crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
Social Studies Teacher / Department Chair
Houston ISD
08.2003 - 05.2019
- Served as the department chair, managing the day-to-day operations and providing guidance and support to colleagues
- Implemented district and campus policies while communicating and maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations.
- Plan and implement lessons using the TEKS that led to success on the STAAR US History Test
- Designed and managed a collaborative learning environment that encourages critical thinking, problem solving and creativity
- Utilized a wide variety of effective instructional strategies to engage and motivate students
- Applied technology to enhance instruction, including the use of online learning resources and digital projects
- Coordinated and supervised extracurricular activities and field trips related to the social studies curriculum
Juvenile Detention Officer
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Responsible for the proper care, custody, and control of offenders housed within the detention facilities
- Supervise the offenders during classes and recreation time while preventing disturbances.
- Monitored juveniles for compliance with facility rules and regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas08-2002
Skills
- Collaborator who believes in servant leadership
- Experienced in appraising teachers
- Adaptive learner who can work under pressure
- Skilled in restorative practices for discipline
- Building and fostering relationships with students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Crisis management
- Discipline management
- School safety
- Special education
- Parent-teacher relations
- IEP and BIP implementation
Accomplishments
- Managed school operations for 800 students.
- Revamped intervention strategies, reducing discipline referrals by 50%.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Yates High School.
- Named “Softball Coach of the Year” by the District in 2014.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current
Teacher Specialist
Houston ISD
06.2019 - 08.2023
Social Studies Teacher / Department Chair
Houston ISD
08.2003 - 05.2019
Juvenile Detention Officer
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation
08.2002 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Prairie View A&M University
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